22 May, 2025

1. With reference to the e-Zero FIR system recently launched by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, consider the following statements:

  1. It mandates FIR registration only if the financial cyber fraud amount exceeds ?1 crore.
  2. Zero FIRs can be filed irrespective of jurisdiction.
  3. It is integrated with the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal and CCTNS.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2. Consider the following regarding the 16th Asiatic Lion Census (2025):

  1. More than 40% of the lions are now found outside protected forest areas.
  2. The census methodology used was camera trapping across two years.
  3. Barda Wildlife Sanctuary has recorded lions after more than a century.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

3. With reference to literacy status in India, consider the following statements:

  1. Mizoram achieved full literacy with a rate of 98.2% as per PLFS 2023–24.
  2. Functional literacy includes digital and financial literacy, as per NEP 2020.
  3. ULLAS programme is a state-led initiative under the Mizoram State Literacy Mission.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4. Which of the following features are associated with the INSV Kaundinya?

  1. It uses traditional nailed shipbuilding methods for durability.
  2. Its design is based on murals from the Ajanta Caves.
  3. It symbolizes India's maritime heritage and is set to retrace an ancient sea route to West Asia.

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5. The SPICED scheme launched by the Spices Board of India seeks to promote which of the following?

  1. Rejuvenation of cardamom plantations
  2. Use of AI and blockchain for spice certification
  3. Establishment of spice incubation centres
  4. Participation of Indian exporters in global trade fairs

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